MULEC FRANK A FP-404
Hilo, HI — January 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | January 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA090 |
| Event ID | 20090118X31444 |
| Location | Hilo, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 19.71667, -155.05000 |
| Airport | Hilo International |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MULEC FRANK A |
| Model | FP-404 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during cruise flight in his experimental, amateur built airplane, the Hummel 2180 cc engine suddenly lost all power and the propeller stopped rotating. The pilot attempted to restart the engine by diving the airplane, but he was not successful. The pilot made a forced landing in a clearing near a drag strip. The airplane touched down hard and during roll out, collided with two chain link fences, breaking the biplane's left wings. During the subsequent examination of the airplane, the pilot reported observing a clogged main line fuel filter.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.